Friends of Stoneleigh Library

 

At Stoneleigh Library we try and support the whole community by encouraging the use of our library facilities for various activities.

Rhymetimes and Storytimes

Sessions are held weekly on Monday mornings alternating between Rymetime and Storytime. They are free, no need to book, with a maximum of 20 children's places on a first-come first-served basis - just show up and enjoy the songs and stories with your child(ren).

Rhymetimes are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschool children, along with their parents and carers.  The events consist of sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and percussion music - it's fun, interactive and noisy! 

Storytimes are aimed at children aged 2 years and older and with parents and carers.  Stories are chosen with the age group in mind and are short, engaging and fun. The aim is to encourage children to begin to concentrate and listen to stories as well as respond and build vocabulary.

 

Sessions take place during school term time, at 10.30 am - 11.00 am in the Children's Library.

Dates

Storytime 18th November , 2nd December, 16th December

Rhymetime 11th November, 25th November, 9th December

U3A Epsom and Ewell Flower Arranging

Two groups meet monthly, Group 1 on the third Tuesday and Group 2 on the fourth Friday each month.  Talks cover the basic principles of flower arranging and include practical exercises based on the discussions.  For further information:

Telephone: 020 8391 1116
Email: dandp@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: https://u3asites.org.uk

Tuesdays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm (Group 1)

Fridays 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm (Group 2)

Stoneleigh Job Club

A community job club for all ages, free to join, run by trained volunteer coaches.  You can book-your-face-to-face-1-1-or-remote-coaching-session-here or just drop in!
For more details call 07941 231072 or email stoneleighjobclub@gmail.com

Stoneleigh Job Club can also be found on:

Web: www.stoneleighjobclub.co.uk
Facebook: Stoneleighjobclub
Twitter: @stoneleighjobc

Tuesdays: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

Reading Groups

For book lovers who enjoy meeting like-minded readers and talking about the books they've read, and for people who like the challenge of discovering books they wouldn't normally choose.
There are three reading groups and all of them meet approximately every six weeks. 

The adult groups are free to join but there is a nominal charge each time they meet (£1.00 - £1.50) to cover the cost of book reservations.  Two books are reviewed at each meeting.

The junior book group is free, fun and there are cookies!

FSL Book Club

For further information email friendsstoneleighlib@gmail.com 
(please state "FSL Book Club" in the subject/title).

Thursdays: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Forthcoming meeting dates:
14th November
19th December
30 January
13 March
24 April
5 June
17 July
28 August
9 October
20 November 

Stoneleigh Reading Group

For further information email friendsstoneleighlib@gmail.com (please state "Stoneleigh Reading Group" in the subject/title).

Fridays: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm

2024 meeting dates:
6th December

Beyond the Book - Junior Group

The reading group is for young book lovers, aged 8 - 12 years.
For further information and to book, parents/carers please email stlibraryops@gmail.com (please state "Beyond the Book Group" in the subject/title).
Numbers are limited, so please book a place in advance.

Saturdays: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Next meeting date: TBA

Vegan monthly meet-up

An informal event to meet others and share some vegan food.
Tea and coffee-making facilities are available.

For more information contact Philippa Kay at Philippakay@live.co.uk

Fridays: 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Next meeting date:
TBA

Friday Art Friends

An informal painting group that meets every Friday. For further information, telephone:
020 8393 1209

Fridays: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

Stoneleigh Library Lego Club 

Our lego table is very popular with children and their families.  It's set out in the library's children's section every Saturday from 10.30 am until 3.30 pm, available for everyone to enjoy.  We also have a basket of Duplo for younger children.

For children and families who want a challenge to create something amazing, there is a Free Lego club with a huge selection of Lego to choose from once a month.  The club is aimed at families with children aged 5-12.  Duplo is available for younger children. Meetings are held in the Community Room on the 1st Saturday of the month, from 10.30 am to 11.30 am, with a different theme each month for our creations and constructions.

Next meeting date:
Saturday 7th December

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
These are drop-in sessions, with no need to book in advance.

This is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy being creative together - with the help of picture instructions for building suggested models.  The instructions can be taken away afterwards, for participants to perfect their creations at home, with their own Lego.

Young People's Chess Club

Our Chess Club meets on the second Saturday of the month (except for Christmas and the School Summer Holiday months) from 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm in the Community Room.

The informal sessions give children an opportunity to have fun playing and learning about chess together and to share tips and strategies on how to improve their game. Beginners are also very welcome.

Chess Club is for 8 to 16-year-olds. Children aged 7 are welcome to join in but will need an adult to stay with them.  The sessions are supervised by one of our adult volunteers, sometimes helped by young volunteers aged 14 - 17 years.

Pre-booking is not necessary, just come along and join in.

It's a FREE club with FREE refreshments for the children.

Saturdays: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Upcoming meeting dates:
16th November